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I could really use some advice. We just found out we're having (surprise) twins and we already have 2 kids under 4. We need to hurry up and move to a bigger home. My question is: how does the financing work if we want to buy a piece of land and build a home? Do you eventually roll all the costs into one mortgage? When do payments have to start on the land vs. the home? Should I buy the land out right in cash first?
Any insight is really appreciated.

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This is a long process. Typically creating a kiddo takes less time. I assume you’re in a time crunch wanting to be in a new home within 6 months, and land + build takes significantly longer.

Your best bet is to get land that’s already “shovel ready” but you’ll pay a premium for that. You can always work with a builder who has an existing lot and that makes the process easier and more seamless. Depending on your area, expect a lead time 1-5 years.

Land is viewed as speculative, so you might have to pay cash for that. I’d talk to your broker to see what you can do. Typically you can get a construction loan then refinance once it’s built and move in ready.

Appreciate the thought behind your response. I think I have the option to move in with our MIL while we wait out the build.

I’m just worried about any hidden processes with buying land and having to make payments on it and then funding the construction and then getting a mortgage, but it sounds like a construction loan would just be one giant lump sum to account for both the land + build.

My finances are basically: $300k cash + $200k equity from existing house. So I have $500k upfront and I’m thinking I could just then get a mortgage or construction loan for the remainder of the total land + build all in price?

Most common is you buy the land in cash and then use that as a collateral to get a loan on the build. Depends on the lender but your land will be roughly 25% of the total cost (land plus construction). Also depends on the lender, that loan will become a permanent loan or you can refinance into a conventional loan

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